Toxic Therapy

I'm on a roll by ere bois bach. My confessional blog posts are proving a hit. In this one I am going to offer a solution to the 'Toxic Masculinity' that has swept the globe like a Tsunami. 'Toxic Therapy' run by a woman like Pauline from the League of Gentlemen. Bear with me because despite the flippant and light hearted manner of this post I think I might be on to something. Those men who self identify as 'Toxic Males' myself being a prime example, we offer ourselves up to weekly group therapy. Any man who has been violent in his drink, any domestic abuser, any Rugby Club Hooker, any man who has ever entertained a misogynistic or sexist thought could benefit from being run through their paces by Pauline.(Oy Gareth Bennett, get to the back of the queue wuss)
Why are we toxic? would be the first question posed.
Why has it taken so long for us to address our toxicity?
Why when somebody orders us to 'Man Up' do we not immediately do as bid?
When was the last time we cried?
When was the last time that we were able to express our anger in a positive way?
Do we remember at what age we realised that we had to be 'Men' and then at what age did that spill over into being a 'Toxic Male'?
Why do we feel safer as part of the pack instead of showing ourselves as unique individuals?
Why have you turned to substances to deal with your emotions?
Would you like to tell the group about your relationship with your father?
When were you last encouraged to talk about your internalised homophobia?
Why wont you take part in a Pride march as a supporter?
(And the answer "In case people think I might be gay" will not be accepted)
All the above questions and more could be fired by Pauline at the men sat around the circle and discussions could then ensue and then the hope would be that the toxic males would be a little less toxic when they have left the session. As we all troop out we wonder why Donald Trump is standing there, shuffling from side to side, and trying to control his arm like the Scientist in Dr Strangelove.